In High Ground, we discover a new perspective on nature - from the top of our ridges and mountain crests, where we follow bear trails, hunt ginseng root, make sweet birch tea. We walk on some of the most intriguing ground in the east, from Pennsylvania's Black Forest through Maryland's Catoctin Mountains and on the the Black Mountain's of North Carolina, highest in the Appalachian chain - and deeper into nature than ever before. Topographic maps center in on each piece of high ground.

41 day hikes and overnight trips in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York Complete with elevation profiles, topographic maps, descriptions of terrain, and notes on landmarks, side trails, and shelters Includes directions to trailheads and information on available parking Completely revised and updated to reflect recent trail changes Indexes sort the hikes by difficulty and length 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;}

This guide highlights 11 itineraries that cover the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, from the peace of Saranac Lake in New York State to the urban vigour of Washington, D.C.'

Want to bite the Big Apple? Trek the Adirondacks? Lose it all in the gambling halls of Atlantic City? Sample the simple life of the Amish? With this comprehensive guide in hand, you'll discover the best of this rich and exciting region. -- the full scoop on New York City and Philadelphia -- accommodations for all budgets, from hidden forest campsites to highway motels and charming B&Bs -- outdoor activities chapter covering the best parks for hiking, biking and more -- unique coverage of child-friendly museums and activities -- 86 detailed maps, including a full-color New York City subway map

Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.

Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.

Packed with pictures and maps, this informative guidebook will lead you on a new quest. Bag the highest point in each county of New York - all 62 of them! Some are barely molehills. Others are significant mountain peaks that require a full day's climb. All of them will deliver the exhilaration that comes in making new discoveries.

This insightful, all-USA guide provides thorough coverage of all 50 states-and not just the main tourist spots. A one-stop source for any adventurous traveller, Lonely Planet's USA guide offers invaluable pre-trip planning advice as well as itinerary suggestions, distance charts, and 120 maps that highlight places of interest and alternative methods for reaching them. Accommodation advice considers a range of budgets and always with an eye for the best value. Offbeat, out-of-the-way possibilities, together with considered destination specific options, contribute to making this a must have resource for any traveller to the United States.

The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV & Tent Campgrounds in the Mid-Atlantic States features candid reviews and ratings of over 350 campgrounds in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. It includes: Detailed profiles and overall quality ratings of the best campgrounds for both RVers and tent campers Complete information on rates, hook-ups, and facilities Campgrounds rated for beauty, quiet, privacy, security, and amenities The only campground series with candid ratings for quality and value Easy-to-follow directions to each campground Tips on fun things to see and do near each campground Practical advice on RV repairs and maintenance

A guide to the nineteen national scenic and historic trails provides information on location, condition, history, and points of interest pertaining to each trail